About
Sipi Falls is a series of three waterfalls set on the foothills of Mount Elgon in eastern Uganda. The falls step down the hillside in succession, so a visit is less a single viewpoint than a walk from one cascade to the next.
What a visit involves
The falls suit visitors who enjoy being outdoors. The terrain around the falls is hilly, and hiking is the main way to see them, with paths linking the three waterfalls and opening out onto the surrounding slopes.
- Walking between the three falls, taking in the changing views as you go
- Hiking routes through the foothills of Mount Elgon
- Coffee tours in the area, which fit naturally alongside a day on the trails
The area around the falls
Sipi sits within the Mount Elgon region, and the surrounding countryside is shaped by the mountain's slopes. Coffee growing is part of the local scene, so a coffee tour offers a way to learn more about the area beyond the water itself. Visitors planning a trip can combine the falls with time on the hiking trails and with the coffee tours on offer nearby.
Sipi Falls is a good choice for anyone who wants a walking day in a green, hilly landscape in Uganda, with the reward of three waterfalls and the chance to explore the coffee country that surrounds them.